2001 Acura NSX vs. 2008 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 360 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Acura NSX would be higher. At 3,586 cc, 2008 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Acura NSX. (304 Nm). This means 2008 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Acura NSX. 2001 Acura NSX has automatic transmission and 2008 Ferrari 360 has manual transmission. 2008 Ferrari 360 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Acura NSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Acura NSX | 2008 Ferrari 360 | |
Make | Acura | Ferrari |
Model | NSX | 360 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3586 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 480 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 304 Nm | 373 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 1 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 95 L |